Lot 2207 P
1893 Columbian complete, plate proofs on card, ample to mostly large margins throughout, fresh with rich colors, a Very Fine and choice set.Scott No. 230P4-245P4 $2,110.
Realized: $1,150
Lot 2208 P
1893 Columbian complete, plate proofs on card, hand-selected set for large even margins and rich colors, an Extremely Fine set.Scott No. 230P4-245P4 $2,110.
Realized: $1,200
Lot 2209
1893, 4¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large evenly balanced margins, very fresh with strong vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an exceptional never hinged example of the 4¢ Columbian issue; with 2012 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (95, SSV $750).Scott No. 233 $165.
Realized: $550
Lot 2210
1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid nicely balanced margins, deep intense color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine; with 1962, 1998 P.F. certificates and 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $40,000).Scott No. 233a $17,500.
A WONDERFULLY CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 4¢ COLUMBIAN ERROR OF COLOR. THE HIGHEST AWARD GRADED EXAMPLE IN BOTH MINT OR USED CONDITION.
The 4¢ Columbian color error was a result of using the blue ink intended for the 1¢ Columbian value. At least two sheets where printed coming from plates D17 and D18 (the plate numbers from these sheets still exist) with very few examples, both mint and used, surviving from these printings. It should be noted that many of the survivors are of inferior condition and centering, with only a few examples of exceptional nature.
Lot 2211
1893, 5¢ Columbian, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, deep rich color and exceptionally fresh, an Extremely Fine gem, a gorgeous large margin stamp.Scott No. 234 $55.
Realized: $150
Lot 2212
1893, 6¢ Columbian, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally centering amid large oversized margins, rich radiant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a beautiful never hinged gem.Scott No. 235 $160.
Realized: $230
Lot 2213
1893, 6¢ Columbian, o.g., lightly hinged, precision centering amid wide margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $250).Scott No. 235 $55.
Realized: $140
Lot 2214
1893, 8¢ Columbian, o.g., very lightly hinged, virtually perfect centering amid well balanced margins, fresh with deep rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely mint stamp.Scott No. 236 $53.
Realized: $110
Lot 2215 o
1893, 10¢ Columbian, light cancels, virtually perfect centering amid huge nicely balanced margins, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo.Scott No. 237 $9.
Realized: $100
Lot 2216
1893, 15¢ Columbian, o.g., very lightly hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, rich radiant color and stunningly fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely mint stamp.Scott No. 238 $225.
Realized: $240